§ 706. Handicapped or disabled parking spaces.

(A)

Number of spaces. Any parking lot or facility serving a commercial or industrial use, public facility or multifamily development shall provide a specified number of reserved parking spaces designated for handicapped use [persons with disabilities] as set forth in attached Table T-3. If only one accessible parking space is provided, it must be van-accessible. Van-accessible spaces must be provided on a ratio of one van-accessible space for every seven car-accessible spaces. Instead of providing the appropriate percentage of accessible car parking spaces plus accessible van-parking spaces, all accessible parking spaces can be "universal parking spaces."

(B)

Size. The size of off-street parking in this section shall be governed in accordance with Table T-2.

(C)

Location. All parking spaces reserved for handicapped or disabled persons shall be adjacent to ramps, elevators, walkways or entrances to the maximum extent possible.

(D)

Reserved sign. Each parking space so reserved shall be designated by blue metal reflective signs at least 12 inches in width and 18 inches in length, and shall be erected at such a height or in such a manner so as to be clearly visible from the parked vehicle. Each sign shall contain the international access symbol designating the space for accessible parking or the sign shall bear the following words: "Permit Parking Only, Tow-Away Zone." The warnings required in this subparagraph shall be centered on the sign, printed in white, and shall occupy not less than 75 percent of the surface area of the sign.

State law reference

Sign requirements, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-221(3)(A).